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Pentagon report shows what military jobs have highest suicide rates
A newly released report studied rates of suicide in the armed forces by military occupational specialty.
House OKs free national park access for Gold Star families
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a proposal from two Maine lawmakers to give families of fallen military service members free access to national parks.
‘Want a job resembling Joe Exotic’ — recruiter hopes ‘Tiger King’ will entice prospects
Achieving country music expertise is not part of the Air Force guarantee.
By Jon Simkins
Gold Star families could get free access to national parks
Families of people who died during military service would receive free access to national parks if Congress approves a proposal from two Maine lawmakers.
US expands troop, fighter jet presence at Saudi base
The U.S. troop presence here has grown to roughly 2,500 since last summer, when the U.S. announced it had begun deploying forces to what once was a major U.S. military hub.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Navy’s newest aircraft carrier named in honor of African American hero
The new warship will honor sailor Doris Miller, enlisted service members and the veterans of World War II, the acting secretary said.
By Carl Prine
Space Force Bible blessing spurs protest
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation objected to the ceremony as inappropriate and sectarian.
Pensacola naval base shooting tests US-Saudi relations
Top U.S. defense and military officials on Saturday reaffirmed America’s continued commitment to and relationship with Saudi Arabia after a Saudi Air Force student’s deadly attack at a Navy base in Florida.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Taliban free US, Australian hostages for 3 Taliban figures
The hostages — American Kevin King and Australian Timothy Weeks — were released in southern Zabul province, ending more than three years of captivity since they were abducted outside the American University in Kabul, where both work as teachers.
Explainer: During war, faith mattered in Mr Rogers’ Neighborhood
In the long run of his celebrated television show, Fred Rogers often tried to explain social and political violence to children.
By L. Benjamin Rolsky, Monmouth University